Tag Archives: Running

Training Log: GW Parkway Classic (Week 1)

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Coco

The next race on my calendar is the GW Parkway Classic on April 22. (My 2011 GW Parkway Classic finish line cheer!) This is my favorite race for so many reasons, but the course has some rolling hills that won’t … Continue reading →

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With One Arm Tied Behind Her Back!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Coco

While I was basking in the glow of my Cherry Blossom 10 Miler PR, I learned that there was one other woman at work who ran the race. This surprised me, because she recently was in a bicycling accident and … Continue reading →

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday (The Cherry Blossom 10 Miler Edition)

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Coco

I was in such a good mood after I crossed the finish line at the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler that I decided to pose for a finisher picture. I’m glad I did, because none of the race pictures turned out–I … Continue reading →

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Ten Miles Of Tunes (Running Playlist)

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Coco

One of the last things I did to get ready for the Rock’N’Roll USA Half Marathon was to make a 2+ hour running playlist that would get me to the finish line. (Why it takes 3 hours to make a … Continue reading →

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Race Recap: Cherry Blossom 10 Miler

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Coco

Foreshadowing The conditions were perfect for a great run at the 2012 Cherry Blossom 10 miler: it was cool (upper 40s), cloudy, and the course was flat. Backstory After deciding that my husband would drop me off at the race … Continue reading →

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